Yes She Can Inc

Job Skill Development and Employment Opportunities for Women with Autism

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“You can have what ever you want.”

December 17, 2018 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

The other day I visited a hotel to see if it would be a good place to host our Advocates for Adults with Autism breakfast this Spring.  I was concerned that I couldn’t fill the room, that the food was too expensive, and the table linens were boring.  The events manager said to me, “You […]

Filed Under: Coaching, Community, Development, Program, Trainees

Extraordinary People – Screening on January 16th

December 6, 2018 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Extraordinary People: A Documentary About Adults with Autism & Employment Join us on January 16, 2019, 7:00 PM Reception; 7:30 PM Film & Discussion at the Bow Tie Cinema 100, 93 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10607 Please join us for a private screening of a new documentary and conversation around employment for adults with […]

Filed Under: Employment, Events

Women at work. New jobs for trainees.

October 30, 2018 by Marjorie Madfis 2 Comments

Maki joins Clarfeld Financial Advisors Maki T. just started her new job at Clarfeld Financial Advisors in their tax department, and we are thrilled for her!   She is responsible for accurately and thoroughly scanning clients’ tax documents and digitally filing them for future access. Maki is working five mornings a week and takes the bus […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Employment, Program, Trainees

Kelli mentors women like herself

October 19, 2018 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Kelli Fisher

I am Kelli I am 29 years old from Long Island, NY.  Growing up I was very shy and quiet and didn’t have many friends.  I was also diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome / PDD at age 13. I struggled with a lot of things growing up, but I eventually got my driver’s license and also […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Trainees, Volunteers

Pat Rowan, an extraordinary volunteer

October 1, 2018 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Pat Rowan Retires from Job Coaching,  by Marjorie Madfis When I announced my plans for a job skills program at the Westchester Autism Advisory Council in the fall of 2013, Pat Rowan enthusiastically volunteered.  With Pat’s first career in business and then as a social worker, she was a natural partner to work with me […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Program, Volunteers

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Yes She Can Inc., a non-profit founded in 2013, is dedicated to helping young women with autism and related disabilities develop transferable job skills and workplace social skills – through authentic work experience.  We serve teen girls in transition from high school to adulthood and young women with autism spectrum disorders in an inclusion setting at Girl AGain boutique. Read more

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